Addiction, Dual Diagnosis and Recovery Blog

What to do About an Angry Alcoholic Husband

Alcoholism can have terrible effects on a marriage. Spouses who deal with alcohol abuse in the home know how this can harm the marriage. An alcohol problem can impact all aspects of home life. Problems include money problems, feelings of shame,…

Ativan Withdrawal Symptoms and Relief

Addiction, Opiates, Opioids, Treatment

Ativan, just as other benzodiazepines like Xanax or Valium, is a drug that is great…until it isn’t. While these medications are intended for short-term relief of anxiety or insomnia, the fact is that they are so effective that it becomes…

Alcoholism and Bipolar Disorder

Alcohol, Bipolar Disorder, Dual Diagnosis

Alcoholism and bipolar disorder are very common co-occurring disorders. When someone has both these disorders present then tend to have a more difficult time that if they had only one or the other disorder. Each disorder aggravates the other,…

Tapering Off Opiates

Addiction, Detox, Opiates, Treatment

With courage and grit, you are ready to begin the process of recovery from opiate dependency or addiction. The path to recovery begins with opiate detox, the critical first phase in taking back control over your life. When approaching opiate…

Executive Rehab for Alcohol and Drug Dependency

Addiction, Executive, Recovery, Treatment

No matter how successful you are in life it can all be undone by a substance use disorder. Professionals who have worked hard to reach a certain level of career success have probably endured a heavy stress load. After all, success doesn’t…

Increased Alcohol Intolerance with Age

Addiction, Alcohol, Recovery, Treatment

Among the various changes adults experience as part of the normal aging process, alcohol intolerance may not even be considered. As we get older, other health and wellness concerns take the spotlight, with little thought given to the effects…

Oxymorphone—Opana Withdrawal Symptoms

Addiction, Opioids, Prescription Drugs

Opana, the brand name for oxymorphone hydrochloride, is a powerful narcotic used to manage moderate to severe pain. As with other prescription opioids, Opana is a highly addictive drug. Even those patients who take Opana as prescribed can find…

About Coke Mouth and Cocaine Addiction Treatment

Addiction, Cocaine, Substance Abuse

Introduction When we think of cocaine we may conjure up its heady days in the 1980s, where cocaine was the drug of choice at celebrity haunts like Studio 54. Cocaine addiction was rampant back then, but then slid out of the limelight when…

Do Relationships Get Better after Rehab

Addiction, Couples, Detox, Mental Health, Recovery, Rehab, Treatment

One of the most tragic outcomes of active addiction is the damage it does to your primary relationships, especially the one with your partner or spouse. Addiction can take a serious toll on a couple, leaving a long trail of broken promises,…

Shaking Hands Sign of Alcoholism

Addiction, Alcohol, Treatment

Alcoholism can sneak up on a person. You may be high functioning, able to sail through your days with no trouble. You might remain very social, never showing that you struggle with alcohol abuse. There will, though, come a day when this disease…

Xanax Withdrawal Symptoms Cold Turkey

Addiction, Opiates, Prescription Drugs, Substance Abuse, Treatment

Introduction Xanax (alprazolam) is one of the drugs in the benzodiazepine family, a fast-acting sedative that is wildly popular in the U.S. In fact, with an estimated 49 million Xanax prescriptions written in 2012, Xanax is the most prescribed…

The Dangers of Occasional Drinking with Cirrhosis

Addiction, Alcohol, Recovery, Treatment

Learn How Any Amount of Drinking Can Hurt the Liver Cirrhosis is a disease of the liver. It is often caused by chronic alcohol abuse. As the liver attempts to repair itself, after alcohol abuse, scar tissue forms. Over time, this scarring within…

Coronavirus and Addiction Recovery

Addiction, Coronavirus, Recovery, Treatment

It may seem counterintuitive, but the coronavirus might just be the catalyst for many to finally take that step towards getting help. It is easy to be in denial about having a problem with drugs or alcohol during the usual busyness of life.…

How to Beat Alcoholism and Live Your Best Life

Addiction, Alcohol, Detox, Treatment

Oh, if only there was a magic pill one could take and be done with alcoholism for good. Since there is currently no such miracle pill on the market, beating alcoholism remains a daily challenge for even the most dedicated to overcoming it. You…